[CAUT] Damp chaser table

Ken, Zahringer ZahringerK@missouri.edu
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:11:32 -0600


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Hey, Jim,

I=B9m a real believer in Dampp-Chasers, but I would be rather doubtful of
attaining very much success with this apparatus, given that the harpsi is
enclosed.  This would seem to be a situation where humidity control for the
entire room is called for.

Ken Z.
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Ken Zahringer, RPT
Piano Technician
University of Missouri School of Music
297 Fine Arts Bldg
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-1202
cell 573-489-7529



On 11/23/04 4:02 PM, "Jim Busby" <jim_busby@byu.edu> wrote:

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> List,
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> We=B9re installing a dampchaser on a new table that slides under a harpsich=
ord.
> (A photo is attached of the unit. It comes from Dampchaser)
> Has anyone done this? It seems to be the only way to =B3install=B2 a dampchas=
er
> without being invasive.
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> Also, this harpsichord is closed in on the bottom, unlike the others we h=
ave.
> IOW, the soundboard isn=B9t seen from the bottom, but is enclosed with a wo=
od
> panel being on the very bottom. Will this work w/o being next to the actu=
al
> soundboard?
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> FYI, the room it=B9s in is a large organ room and the RH changes so much th=
at
> the harpsichord=B9s pitch varies on any given day by 0 -15 cents. Hence the=
 need
> for humidity control. The professor teaches many harpsichord students and
> needs the beast to stay in tune. Quite frankly, I=B9m not fond of tuning it=
 so
> often. I suggested a room humidifier, (or even a large aquarium=8A) but we =
opted
> to try this.
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> Anyone ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks,
> Jim Busby BYU
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